Diaper bag dilemma: I need thoughts/opinions! (Kinda long.)

I've been looking for a diaper bag for months. My DD is 20mos old and I've already gone through 3 cheaper bags. I don't think I'm overly rough with them, but maybe I am. For the next one I get, I want to make sure it'll last, but I'm having a tough time deciding on which one. My main requirements are:

-Durability: I'm willing to invest in a good quality bag that will last me for at least 2-4 years.

-Roominess: I'm going to have 2 under 2 in cloth diapers, AND I have a tendancy to overpack, so I need something HUGE.

-Convertible: I wear my Ergo quite a bit, and it's very hard to wear a baby on my front and a diaper bag on my shoulder at the same time, so I really like the idea of a bag that converts from shoulder to backpack.

-Wearability over time: Assuming this bag lasts, I want it to LOOK good. Not necessarily flashy...I just mean that I don't want anything that's going to look dirty or cruddy over time, or get really filthy on the inside (and can't be cleaned).

I'm really between 3 different kinds: The PPB Abundance Boxy Backpacks (but I've heard people say that the velcro gives way after some use, rendering it fairly useless as a backpack), the JuJuBe BFF or Packabee (I'm concerned that they're not big enough, since I haven't seen them in person), and this bag

I'm a little nervous to spend a lot of money on a handmade bag from a private seller. But on the plus side, she will customize the bag to my liking (waterproof lining, extra pockets, etc). However, customized bags can't be returned/exchanged.

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With my 4 year old I ordered a customized Bag Daddy
Bag and loved it! They are out of business now, but I don't regret going the customized route at all. I'm now on your same boat, so I'll be watching your post. :)

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I just bought the ju ju be BFF bag and returned it. I want the be prepared as it is bigger and is not a backpack ( I'm not a huge fan of the backpacks)

I have a two year old and this LO ,so I wanted something big as I overpack as well. I thought the BFF bag was a decent size, but I didn't try to put anything in it. I'm not sure how many cloth diapers you would be able to pack, but I'm the type who wants 10 diapers in the bag at all times. Lol the bag seemed like it would hold up well. I haven't found another brand that I have liked as much, I just want a different style.

MrsNovitski, there are user reviews on Etsy for the customized bag, but pretty much everyone reviews them right after receiving the bag, so that tells me nothing of the durability. I emailed the owner, and she said she guarantees them against manufacturing defects, but didn't mention for how long. She was very helpful though.

JuneJuneJune, I don't see anything that converts...am I missing it, or do they not have one?

Google her name/product name to see if she has been mentioned in any blogs or forums.

Also, there is a yahoo group for ladies who buy/sell/trade/collect high end baby bags. Someone here might have tried one of hers or if sure they would know of other options to try. It is a great place to buy used too as they are fanatical about keeping their bags pristine.